Test 4 drugs Flashcards
Albuterol
Class? Mechanism? Clinical uses?
Beta agonsit (short acting)
β2-adrenergic receptor agonist
asthma, COPD
Albuterol toxicity?
Tremor, tachycardia
Salmeterol
Class? Mechanism? Clinical uses?
Beta agonist (Long acting)
β2-adrenergic receptor agonist
asthma, COPD
Salmeterol toxicity?
cough, runny nose, sneezing, headache
Formoterol
Class? Mechanism? Clinical uses?
Beta agonists (Long acting)
β2-adrenergic receptor agonist
asthma (severe), exercise induced bronchospasm, COPD
Formoterol toxicity
cough, runny nose, sneezing, headache
Theophylline
Class? Mechanism? Clinical uses?
Methylxanthines
PDE3 inhibitor, adenosine receptor antagonist
acute asthma relief, controller medication
Theophylline toxicity?
insomnia, tremor, anorexia
Ipratropium
Class? Mechanism? Clinical uses?
Muscarinic antagonists
M3 musc antagonist
COPD, asthma, rhinitis
Ipratropium toxicity?
dry mouth, cough
Fluticasone
Class? Mechanism? Clinical uses?
Inhaled Corticosteroids
glucocorticoid receptor agonist
asthma controller medication, anti-allergenic
Fluticasone toxicity?
cough, headache, nausea
Prednisone
Class? Mechanism? Clinical uses?
Systemic Corticosteroids
glucocorticoid receptor agonist
asthma controller medication, anti-allergenic
Prednisone toxicity?
cough, headache, nausea
Cromolyn
Class? Mechanism? Clinical uses?
Mast Cell Stabilizers
mast cell stabilizer
asthma controller medication